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Coat of Arms of Quebec City | |
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Armiger | Quebec City, Quebec |
Adopted | Granted 22 September 1988 by the Canadian Heraldic Authority [1] |
Crest | A mural crown, symbolizing the city, as well as Quebec City's fortified walls. |
Shield | A ship representing the Don de Dieu, Champlain's ship, and illustrating Quebec's importance as a seaport, with full sails (a symbol of strength and courage). The wavy ribbons represent the Saint Lawrence River. |
Motto | The city motto "Don de Dieu feray valoir" (I shall put God's gift to good use OR I shall put Don de Dieu to good use) and is a reference to Champlain's ship the Don de Dieu (Gift of God). [2] |
The coat of arms of Quebec City